Ama Dablam Expedition

Literally, Ama Dablam means “Mother and Pearl Necklace” depicting the perennial hanging glacier as the pearl. Amadablam (6,812m), one of the spectacular mountains in eastern Nepal is popular among the expedition enthusiast due to divesting beauty. The mountain is considered to be beautifully shaped and attractive. Mt. Amadablam is an iconic peak of Everest region and every traveler here sets the mountain in this pictorial diary. The mountain is probably most loved after Mt. Everest itself in the region.

Since climbers have to cross thorny ice rocks and complete steep snow climbing, the mountain is regarded technically tough to climb. Before setting up for climbing of Amadablam one needs technical strength and good experience of rock climbing and mountaineering. Normally, mountaineers make 3 high camps to climb the mountain.

If we look back to the climbing history of Amadablam, the first ascent was made by Mike Gill, Barry Bishop, Mike Ward, and Wally Romanes on March 13, 1961. They climb via its southwest ridge which is a famous route till the date. No doubt, one can experience the stunning views of the entire Khumbu region during climbing of the mountain. Among them Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Mt. Makalu is the major.

Outline Itinerary

01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

02: Free day in Kathmandu

03: Official formalities and expedition preparation in Kathmandu

Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2860m. by flight then trek to Phakding 2622m.

05: Phakding – Namche Bazaar 3440m

06: Namche – Acclimatization & rest

07: Namche Bazaar – Thyangboche 3867m

08: Thyangboche – Ama Dablam Base Camp 4600m

09-22: Climbing period for Ama Dablam expedition 6812m

23: Clean up Base Camp Thyangboche 3867m

24: Ama Dablam Base camp – Thyangboche

25: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar

26: Namche Bazaar – Phakding

27: Phakding – Lukla then transfer to Tea-house Lodge

28: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel

Day 29: Free in Kathmandu

Day 30: Final departure to your destination

Detail Itinerary

01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

02: Free day in Kathmandu

Official formalities and expedition preparation

03: Official formalities and expedition preparation in Kathmandu

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2860m. by flight then trek to Phakding 2622m.